Lessons in Leadership

NGF Network Leadership Seminar Cohort members are responsible for completing a ‘Lesson in Leadership’ that uses their experience in the NGF Leadership Seminar to develop and execute a project, program, or lesson to enrich their local community or organization.

Using a collective leadership model to create opportunities for engaging different viewpoints

How new ideas and strong narratives can form the basis of community building for the future

How a journey from Reform to Modern Othodox Judaism impacts leadership roles and goals

True strength comes from embracing inclusivity, sharing culture boldly, and breaking down barriers — because the best way to fight an...

Explore how Jewish leadership is, at its core, a storytelling act—one that both preserves tradition and responds to change.

Rethinking what Jewish belonging means beyond traditional geography.

How to relate to and intigrate our history of persecution without letting it define us

Three historical examples that demonstrate the importance of Jewish culture and exploring the leadership lessons contained therein

The importance of educating and equippingyoung Jews for the post-October 7 reality

Cultural creativity as an expression of leadership

The challenges of creating meaningful communal engagement for changing social domographics

Creating a centralized platform for ongoing online Jewish education

Programs created to engage Jewish youth in Jewish life and Jewish community

It is the responsibility of Jewish leaders to continue learning

How to find your authentic voice in Jewish spaces that might make you uncomfortable

The importance of making space for marginalized voices in Jewish communities

How emerging Jewish communities can catalyze existing Jewish communities

Program to create leadershp succession in Jewish organizations

The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture or the Nahum Goldmann Fellowship.